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HV53 FJZ

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,558 mi
Last recorded97,558 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 FJZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 97,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 97,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 96,492 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,536 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 94,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,970 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 91,089 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2016 88,731 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,606 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,928 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 80,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Oct 2012 78,287 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,255 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,267 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 51,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 51,362 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 29,721 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 19,728 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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HV53 FJZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV53 FJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV53 FJZ registered?

HV53 FJZ is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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